Consider adoption of resolution no. 2009-02 DECLARING may as water
awareness month

Meeting
Date:

April 20, 2009

Budgeted:

N/A

From:

Darby
Fuerst,

Program/

N/A

General
Manager

Line Item No:

Prepared
By:

Stephanie Pintar

Cost Estimate:

N/A

General Counsel Approval:N/A

Committee
Recommendation:N/A

CEQA Compliance:N/A

SUMMARY: Resolution 2009-03
(Exhibit 3-A)
supports May 2009 as “Water Awareness Month.”The California Water Awareness Campaign is a yearlong effort by
organizations throughout California
to heighten public awareness of water and the role water agencies and allied
entities play in conservation, management, water supply, water quality and
distribution. The campaign focuses on the month of May each year with the
observance of Water Awareness Month.MPWMD
supports Water Awareness Month in May as an opportunity to remind residents
about the importance of water conservation.

A major goal adopted by the
District Board is to promote water conservation and education regarding water
issues. District activities focus on
public education to encourage Peninsula
residents and businesses to continue on-going water conservation
practices.As a member of the Water
Awareness Committee (WAC) of MontereyCounty, the District
supports and participates in water conservation education and activities.The District and California American Water (CAW)
partner on many local water conservation programs and support a cooperative
water conservation rebate program.

RECOMMENDATION:District staff recommends that the Board
approve Resolution 2009-02, A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Proclaiming May 2009 as Water
Awareness Month.This item will be
approved if adopted along with the Consent Calendar.

BACKGROUND:The District has carried out a comprehensive
water conservation program since 1986. The District has water conservation regulations
that support efficient plumbing fixtures and prohibit water waste. The comprehensive
joint MPWMD/CAW Water Saving Appliance Rebate Program has been recently expanded
to include rebates for High Efficiency Toilets, high efficiency dishwashers and
washing machines, instant-access hot water systems, zero water consumption
urinals, smart controllers, rain sensors, soil moisture sensors and cisterns.The District’s Expanded Water Conservation
and Standby Rationing Plan has been successful in keeping community water use
below regulatory the limits.